Silver Pothos Plant
Silver Pothos (Pothos spp.) is a vine growing 3-10 feet long, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
30-50 cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Organic, balanced NPK
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
100-200 g
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, air-purifying
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental, air-purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Aphids.
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Miticides containing abamectin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Primarily an air-purifying plant, helps remove toxins from indoor air.
· Used in some cultures for minor skin ailments.